I'm a retired educator (teacher/principal) who moved from Northern California to Payson, Arizona in September, 2010.
This blog will chronicle my adventures as I explore a different ecosystem and build my new home.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Sacramento Wedding


It was wonderful to get together with everyone to celebrate Jake and Kirsten's wedding. I loved seeing my brother, his wife and son, my cousin and of course, my mom. We had so many great meals in Sacramento and were beginning to really know our way around the town.


These two photos came from Kirsten.....samples from the photographer. We took pics in the park by the Capitol before the ceremony.


Jake and Kirsten are in Hawaii relaxing and having fun for a week.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Jake and Kirsten


Jacob and Kirsten are getting married on Sunday in Sacramento. We are so looking forward to this event! Pictured with them is Roscoe....their Catahoula hound.
More photos to come as we will be seeing lots of family and friends.

Stephanie and Ryan Visit


Stephanie and Ryan arrived last Saturday from Maine. We were so happy to see them!
Stephanie is enjoying the view from the rocks in our backyard.


The rains finally cleared and we were able to take a ride up to the top of the Rim. Things are pretty green around here as we have had a nice amount of rain.


Love this view from the top.


We stopped the car on our way out of the Woods Canyon area to look at a small herd of elk.


We went to the Grand Canyon for a day. Raining there too but we did get a bit of a hike in before it poured.


Lots of green across the Canyon too from the rains.


On to Walnut Canyon near Flagstaff.


The Indians lived on the sides of the cliffs.


Stephanie is posing by one of the entrances to a dwelling.


We are still picking tomatoes. These are going to the gal who cuts our hair.

We also explored Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon with Stephanie and Ryan. Today we are packing up and heading to Sacramento tomorrow for Jake and Kirsten's wedding on Sunday.